1963 Buick Riviera vs. 2003 Pontiac GTO
To start off, 2003 Pontiac GTO is newer by 40 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Buick Riviera. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Buick Riviera would be higher. At 6,571 cc (8 cylinders), 1963 Buick Riviera is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Pontiac GTO (350 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 29 more horse power than 1963 Buick Riviera. (321 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Pontiac GTO should accelerate faster than 1963 Buick Riviera. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1963 Buick Riviera weights approximately 170 kg more than 2003 Pontiac GTO.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 1963 Buick Riviera (603 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 108 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Pontiac GTO. (495 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1963 Buick Riviera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Pontiac GTO.
Compare all specifications:
1963 Buick Riviera | 2003 Pontiac GTO | |
Make | Buick | Pontiac |
Model | Riviera | GTO |
Year Released | 1963 | 2003 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6571 cc | 5665 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 321 HP | 350 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 603 Nm | 495 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 106.2 mm | 99 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 92.5 mm | 92 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 6.6:1 | 10.1:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1860 kg | 1690 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5290 mm | 4830 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1850 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2860 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 70 L |